Empower · 1 day ago
Summer 2026 Intern – Quality Engineer
Hartford, CT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$45K/yr - $62K/yr
Start in 2026 SpringEmpower is a leader in financial planning and retirement solutions, committed to helping people achieve financial freedom. As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with real business initiatives, focusing on building automated tests and validating data migration pipelines while collaborating with your team to deliver meaningful contributions.
Employee BenefitsNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build automated tests and Python-based tooling to validate data migration pipelines moving data through AWS services into destination-system formats
Apply the knowledge on the UI based automation using Selenium + Java and API testing automation using Karate + Maven framework
Generate clear, structured test results that business partners can use for data comparison and validation
Configure and run Jenkins jobs to automate test execution based on upstream workflow dependences
Collaborate with your team to deliver on project goals while gaining exposure to real engineering tools, workflows, and quality practices across Empower
Apply your coursework to real business challenges and contribute to meaningful results to Empower’s data migration and transformation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a college or university (Bachelor's or Master's program)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Available for full 10-week program (May 27 – July 31, 2026)
Must reside near or be able to reliably commute to Hartford, CT (in-person internship)
Experience with: AWS Cloud services (S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions)
Python scripting
Jenkins and GitLab
Excel Macros
Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and STLC processes; familiarity with scrum or a test management tool
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (CPT/OPT not supported)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team
Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Self-directed with a proactive approach to learning
Professional curiosity and eagerness to explore new tools and ideas
Demonstrated accountability and follow-through on individual or team-based goals
Preferred
At least 2 years of academic progress toward a bachelor's degree
Expected to graduate and be available for full-time employment by mid-2027
Preferred majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or other relevant technical fields
Hands-on experience with: CI/CD pipeline development and DevOps practices
Selenium or UFT with a BDD framework
CloudFormation scripting preferred
Benefits
Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Networking opportunities
Professional and personal development workshops
Company
Empower
EMPower is a non-governmental agency for social well being.
Founded in 1891
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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KC Waldron
Chief Compliance Officer
Roger Hobby
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